Vacaville police are warning residents and offering safety tips after people reported seeing a mountain lion in the area over the past few nights.

The Vacaville Police Department said it received two calls in two nights after a mountain lion was spotted near Butcher Road and Alamo Drive on the southwest side of town.

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Officers said people using the trails near Lagoon Valley as well as trails near Cherry Glen Road reported seeing a mountain lion.

Police said they went out to search for the large cat near, but were not able to find it.

The city of Vacaville posted temporary signs at trail heads in the area advising hikers what to do if they encounter a mountain lion.

Some of those tips given by the Mountain Lion Foundation include: make yourself appear as large as possible, make noise, act like a predator yourself, slowly create distance and protect yourself.

A report issued by the Department of Fish and Game said it "does not consider mountain lion sightings near human habitation a public safety concern as long as the lion is not exhibiting aggressive behavior towards people."

City officials advise everyone using trails, parks and other rural areas in Vacaville to use caution.